US Bridges

SE 60 Ave over Arkansas River

Good

Barton County, Kansas · 0.5S of Dartmouth · Structure no. 000000000050590

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
673 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 60 Ave over Arkansas River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE 60 Ave over Arkansas River in Barton County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 420 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2043. The structure is 673 ft (205 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 60 Ave
CrossesArkansas River
Location0.5S of Dartmouth
RouteCounty Highway 980
CountyBarton County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.35614, -98.66406
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length673 ft (205 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2022)
Projected traffic700 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE 60 Ave over Arkansas River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 60 Ave over Arkansas River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does SE 60 Ave over Arkansas River carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SE 60 Ave over Arkansas River?

The structure is 673 ft (205 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SE 60 Ave over Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.